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Legal Writing
   Copyright
   Preface

Contents

Labels

Table of Legislation

Table of Cases

Table of Names

1 - Outline
   Introduction
   Writing
   Reading

2 - Functions of a Text
   Introduction
   Storing Information
   Retrieving Information
   Interpreting Information
   Combining Functions

3 - General Structure of a Text
   Introduction
   Level 1: Words
   Level 2: Sentences
   Level 3: Linking Sentences
   Level 4: Paragraphs
   Level 5: Linking Paragraphs
   Level 6: Overall Structure

4 - Legal Structure of a Text
   Introduction
   Model for Organising Law
   Model for Forming Law
   Model for Using Law
   Model for Litigation
   Issues of Fact
   Issues of Law
   Issues of Discretion
   Model for Transactions

5 - Characteristics of a Text
   Introduction
   Location
   Layout
   Headings
   Length
   Style

6 - Tasks with Readers
   Introduction
   Identifying the Class
   Addressing the Class
   Extending the Class

7 - Tasks with Writing
   Introduction
   Spreading It Out: Timing
   Thinking It Up: Designing
   Getting it Down: Writing
   Polishing It Up: Editing

Bibliography